Suppose you suffered a serious hand impairment on the job but received an unreasonably low settlement that will not even cover critical surgery costs and aftercare. In that case, you deserve to fight for fair compensation. A California lawyer can help you formally appeal minimal payouts and get a second decision.
Understanding Permanent Disability Ratings
The initial deficient settlement likely based the payout percentage on a questionable permanent disability rating that greatly underestimated the actual severity and lifelong impacts of your lasting mobility loss and impairment.
Your attorney can obtain specialized medical evaluations and evidence to legally prove you have a higher revised disability rating, increasing the required compensation.
Accounting for All Necessary Medical Factors
Often, a rating disadvantages you by minimally considering future medical needs. However, your lawyer comprehensively accounts for all evidence-based medical recommendations for required surgeries, treatments, medications, hand therapy, and daily living assistive devices you will realistically need for decades due to permanent damage and loss of hand function. Do not let profit-driven insurers conveniently ignore actual long-term costs simply because it benefits their bottom line.
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